A patient will be starting therapy with a corticosteroid.
The nurse reviews the patient's orders and notes that an interaction may occur if the corticosteroid is taken with which of these drug classes?
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
b. Antibiotics
c. Opioid analgesics
d. Antidepressants
Question 2
A patient is taking fludrocortisone (Florinef) for
Addison's disease, and his wife is concerned about all of the problems that may occur with this therapy. When teaching them about therapy with this drug, the nurse will include which information?
a. It may cause severe postural hypotension.
b. It needs to be taken with food or milk to minimize gastrointestinal upset.
c. The medication needs to be stopped immediately if nausea or vomiting occurs.
d. Weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week is an expected adverse effect.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.
Using the voltmeter leads from a starting and charging test unit to measure the voltage drop ...
Kaposi's sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient.
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals